CPSC and Tanaka Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers and Augers
⚠️ The fuel tank vents on these products can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Is this relevant to me?
- Geography
- Nationwide
- Source agency
- CPSC
- Category
- Other
- Published
- June 27, 2000
What's affected?
- Product
- Hedge Trimmers and Augers
- Retailers
- Lawn and garden stores and outdoor power equipment dealers sold the hedge trimmers and augers nationwide, from September 1998 through September 1999. The hedge trimmers sold for about $370 and the augers sold for about $500.
Additional details
The products are orange with black handles and have "Tanaka" and the model number printed on the recoil starter cover. The serial number is located on a label on the side of the engine. The model and serial number ranges are: HEDGE TRIMMERS Model No. Serial No. Range THT-2100 T245721 - U2064452 THT-2120 T218561 - U202762 THT-2510 T246071 - U154280 THT-2520 T218761 - U154380 THT-2540 T260826 - U190886 AUGER Model No. Serial No. Range TIA-340 T236911- V067500
What should I do?
Recommended action
Consumers with a recalled hedge trimmer or auger should stop using it immediately and return it to any authorized Tanaka service dealer for a free repair. The equipment will be fitted with a redesigned fuel tank.
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